UPLAND GAME COMMITTEE PAGE

Do you like to hunt?  If you'd rather hunt feathers than fur, then we have a couple of extraordinary opportunities for you!  We are very excited to introduce our upland game experience.  In a coordinated experience with two local game farms, physically challenged individuals can now go pheasant hunting.  With the use of the n.a.s.a. Kubota ATV (specially designed for the physically disabled hunter) a trip into the field to shoot birds on the wing is now a possibility.

For those who prefer duck hunting, we also work in partnership with the Trempealeau Wildlife Refuge and WWA to help pair disabled hunters with able-bodied helpers during a special duck hunt on the refuge.

Click below to view a short clip featuring n.a.s.a helping physically disabled hunters enjoy the outdoors with the Kubota vehicle!

Click below to see a recent NewsChannel 8 news spot featuring n.a.s.a.'s Upland Game program!

Below is a collage of photos from the first annual Pheasant Blowout, held on Feb. 24th, 2008 at the Woods & Meadows hunting preserve in Warrens, WI, with the partnership of n.a.s.a. and Handishop Industries of Tomah, WI.

On Saturday, January 26th, 2008, we held the first annual Billy Gowlland Memorial Squirrel Derby and Banquet.  As you can see, we had a huge turnout!  There was great food, raffles and door prizes, games, and of course the squirrel weigh-in.  We look forward to next year's derby, and hope you'll join us!

On Saturday, December 15th, 2007, n.a.s.a.'s Upland Game program helped Brad Mellen and his family (including his father, uncle, cousins, and his daughter) hunt together for the first time since an unfortunate accident cost him the use of his legs.  Below are some pictures of Brad and his family enjoying the outdoors and a very successful hunt!

North American Squirrel Association’s Upland Game Bird Hunting Guidelines   The purpose of these guidelines is to set out the general terms and conditions under which n.a.s.a. will provide upland game hunting opportunities for physically challenged and older individuals.   n.a.s.a. members and volunteers are responsible for the care and control of the Kubota vehicle, and insuring that guidelines regarding the number of birds and hunts outlined in this document are adhered to.   n.a.s.a. does encourage hunters to invite family and friends along on their hunts.  If the hunter prefers use of their own dog, or a dog of family and friends, they certainly may do so.   Currently the Kubota is available for hunting opportunities at both Badger Land in Westby and Woods and Meadows located near Warrens.  Hunts can be booked by contacting either of the game farms directly, or through our web site links.  At the time of booking, we will need to know what type of physical disability you have, or what age you are, to insure that you qualify for a Class A permit.  If a Class A permit is not held, applications are available at the game farms.  n.a.s.a. requires that requests for hunts and use of the equipment are made with at least a 2-week notice.  In the event a 2-week notice is not provided, n.a.s.a. will attempt to make sure a hunt takes place, but cannot guarantee the availability of either the Kubota vehicle or a guide.  Due to the physically challenged deer hunt at the beginning of October, hunts will not be scheduled the first week of October.   The Kubota vehicle is available for use Monday through Thursday each week.  Due to work schedules, these days will generally not be guided hunts.  Use of a dog would be the responsibility of the hunting party, or through rental at the game farm.   Fully guided hunts, including a dog, can be scheduled for Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.  Multiple hunts may be scheduled on any given day, so please let us know how many birds you intend to hunt so we don’t have time conflicts with the Kubota.   While the club does not limit the number of times a person can access the Kubota, we do limit the number of birds the club will provide.  The club will provide the first five (5) birds per season.  Additional birds can be purchased from the game farm.    n.a.s.a. requests hunters (including partners) show up at least ½ hour before their scheduled hunt time.  This will allow time for any necessary paperwork, or a review of the hunting requirements.   n.a.s.a. encourages the use of the Kubota, and is proud to make these upland game hunts available.  Please enjoy yourself, and tell a friend about this hunting opportunity.

Link to Badgerland Pheasant Farm website

Link to Woods & Meadow Hunting Preserve & Sporting Clays website

Link to the Dunn Deal Hunting Lodge website